All Defined benefit articles – Page 189
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OpinionRising rates: Hope for the best, plan for the worst – don’t press pause
Trustees have been blighted by low interest rates since 2008 and uncertainty about possible rises continues to make it hard to plan. LCP’s Phil Boyle says schemes can still manage this risk.
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OpinionEurope: What UK schemes need to know about legal changes
European regulators have eased off on some of the more stringent requirements for trustees, but CMS’s Maria Rodia and Thibault Jeakings say trustees still need to keep up to date with legal changes.
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Longevity v interest rates – which poses the biggest risk for schemes?
Rising life expectancy poses a greater risk to UK corporate pension schemes than low interest rates, a report this week has suggested, but some industry experts have challenged the finding.
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BBC to lay on financial advice for members looking at transfers
The BBC is to offer paid-for independent financial advice to help members get the most from the pension freedoms, in particular to support those considering transferring their assets.
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NewsCambridge uni scheme scrutinises opt-outs in prep for re-enrolment
Cambridge University Assistants’ Contributory Pension Scheme is examining the causes of opt-outs as it prepares to re-enrol members into its hybrid scheme next year.
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East Riding moves deeper into niche alts in hunt for yield
East Riding Pension Fund has pushed further into the alternatives space over the past 12 months with an £80m investment in social housing plus increased allocations to aircraft leasing and healthcare royalties.
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Opinion
Is the medically underwritten annuity market too good to be true?
Buyouts remain a popular derisking strategy for defined benefit schemes. Aon Hewitt’s Martin Bird looks at how the medically underwritten option is gaining ground in this burgeoning market.
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Between two boards: Balancing the dual roles of exec and trustee
The broader experience of financial directors and company executives may enhance pension trustee boards' insight and understanding, but conflicts of interest should be carefully managed.
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OpinionSPP: Tax does have to be taxing
Talking Head: A move to tax pensions like Isas is on the cards with far-reaching consequences for long-term saving, says the Society of Pension Professionals’ Duncan Buchanan.
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NewsKingfisher locks in gains as funding hits triggers
Kingfisher pension scheme has continued to progress towards its 2030 buyout target with a £150m shift from return-seeking to matching assets after tipping into surplus.
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NewsEvents and training for pension managers and trustees – Aug 24
Get your calendar in order with this rolling bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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Run affordable risk, say experts
Schemes must not run more risk than they can afford, say experts, as UK private sector defined benefit deficits rocket to £900bn.
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FeaturesManaging relationships with your auditor
Any other business: Having your scheme audited might feel like getting teeth pulled but like the dentists of this world, auditors are a necessary evil.
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Opinion
Global infrastructure investment for smaller pension funds
Infrastructure investment has been the preserve of larger funds, but the LPFA’s Susan Martin says more collaboration will open up the market.
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Regulator releases further covenant guidance
The Pensions Regulator has issued new guidance on assessing employer covenants aimed at preventing smaller or highly funded schemes from wasting time and money on costly advice.
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OpinionA decade on: The evolution of the PPF
Talking Head: The Pension Protection Fund has been afloat for a decade. The PPF’s John St Hill explains how the lifeboat fund continues to sail through choppy waters.
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NewsIs your scheme spending enough time on administration?
Any Other Business: Trustees of pension schemes are required to oversee all aspects of scheme administration while navigating the complexities of investment, policy change and benefit design.
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NewsGKN saves £7m with Pie
Automotive and aerospace company GKN has made a £7m saving on its pension scheme following completion of a pension increase exchange exercise.
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NewsEvents and training for pension managers and trustees – Aug 9
Get your calendar in order with this fortnightly bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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OpinionReshaping DB: Why we can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past
Talking Head: Defined benefit schemes cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. Redington’s Rob Gardner makes the case for a new way.